Leekstermeer

The Leekstermeer (transl. 'Lake of Leek'; also known as Zulthermeer) is a lake in the Netherlands. It is the biggest lake of the province of Drenthe. The lake and its surrounding area, the Leekstermeergebied has been a designated Ramsar Wetland since 2000.

Leekstermeer
Zulthermeer
Observation tower near the Leekstermeer
Leekstermeer
LocationNoordenveld, Drenthe, Netherlands
Coordinates53°10′48″N 6°26′5″E
Primary inflows
  • Leekster Hoofddiep
  • Leutingerwolderpolder
  • Rodervaart
  • Roderwolder Matsloot
Primary outflows
  • Gave
  • Lettelberterdiep
  • Munnikesloot
Basin countriesNetherlands
Surface area3.35 km2 (1.29 sq mi)
Average depth1.25 m (4.1 ft)
Max. depth2.20 m (7.2 ft)
Official nameLeekstermeergebied
Designated29 August 2000
Reference no.1248
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